I know what you’re thinking… isn’t this a fall recipe? It’s a reasonable question, to which the answer is ummm, yes!? I discovered some dried apples in a snack box that was sent to me (Laid Back Snacks, if you’re interested) and had this urge to make apple crisp granola. In truth I was going to save the recipe until the fall but it was so darned good that I couldn’t wait: patience isn’t my strongest virtue lol!
You can store this granola for 3-4 weeks in an air tight container. I make homemade granola all of the time (here is my TOP SECRET granola recipe that is a family favourite, I give it out at Christmas time!). Charlie LOVES this granola, and it’s especially amazing when made into an apple crisp parfait (again, jumping the gun on seasons here). Simple cook down a couple of peeled diced cored apples with a touch of water on low in a pot, add a nub of brown sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon. SUCH an awesome breakfast when layered with Greek yogurt! I mean, you could even package it up in a cute clear bag and tie it with some rafia or gingham ribbon of some sort and voila, a sweet homemade hostess gift! Make sure to use gluten free oats and spices if you want to make this gluten free.
Apple Crisp Granola
This fall-inspired Apple Crisp Granola is the most comforting thing to eat! Make a yogurt parfait by layering it with homemade apple sauce and yogurt.
Ingredients
- 5 cups old fashioned oats
- 3 cups diced dried apple slices the soft kind
- 3 cups chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup oil avocado or canola oil work well
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup hemp hearts
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 300F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl combine the oats, apples, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Toss together to combine.
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In a medium bowl combine the oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir to combine and slowly pour it over the oat mixture, tossing to combine as you pour. Stir until well combined.
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Divide the granola evenly between the two prepared pans and bake until just light golden brown for around 30 minutes, tossing half-way through. Stir in the hemp hearts and cool completely before enjoying and store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 months.
Makes about 10 cups
Ingredients:
- 5 cups old fashioned oats
- 3 cups diced dried apple slices (the soft kind)
- 3 cups chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup oil (avocado or canola oil work well)
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup hemp hearts
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 300F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the oats, apples, pecans, hemp hearts, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Toss together to combine.
- In a medium bowl combine the oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir to combine and slowly pour it over the oat mixture, tossing to combine as you pour. Stir until well combined.
- Divide the granola evenly between the two prepared pans and bake until just light golden brown for around 30 minutes, tossing half-way through. Cool completely before enjoying and store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 months.
Hi Tori,
This granola recipe looks delicious!!
you’re other granola recipe in the blog is my go too! everyone I give it to LOVE it as well. Makes great gifts 🙂
Can you use fresh apple or is dried best?
Thank you for sharing 🙂
Hi Michel,
Thanks for the great feedback! I would use dried as the fresh will soften it and won’t dry out enough but you could also leave it out and add in fresh apples when you’re serving it, it’s up to you!
This is so delicious! Your granola recipes are the only ones I make now!
Thank you so much!!!!
Can I replace the dried apple with other types of dried fruit such as apricot etc?
Excited to try this!
You sure can!!!
Hi Tori,
My daughter has a nut allergy. Would you substitute something else if I were to omit the nuts?
Mira
Hi Mira, I would just leave them out or add some coconut or more oats to compensate for that volume!
Tori, I make this weekly. Love, love it! I never use apples as I don’t have them on hand but dried apricot and raisins are my go to. So good. Thank you my friend for being so awesome!
Hi Tori, what’s the best type of vegetable oil to use? Can’t wait to make this one!!
Hi Lori! Avocado oil is amazing but Canola oil has a good fatty acid profile if you’re looking for an alternative!
Hi Tori!
Just curious if you used whole cloves or ground?
ground!